Cebu leaders pledge support for Bong Go’s presidential bid

A local political bloc in Cebu City composed of Partido Barug, Partido Kusug, Panaghiusa and Marino party-list expressed its support for the presidential bid of Senator Bong Go in the 2022 elections.

On Tuesday, Cebu City Acting Mayor Michael Rama delivered the news before a meeting with local candidates in the city, Go’s office said on Thursday.

“The die has been cast. Consistent with our position to align with who President (Rodrigo) Duterte anoints to lead our country after his term, and as members of PDP-Laban, our group… in Cebu City supports (Go) for president under PDDS (Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan), Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan,” Rama said in a statement.

The Cebu City mayor expressed optimism that Go’s leadership will continue Duterte’s robust socioeconomic measures.

“Yes, we can have the continuity that we want to have. The Duterte administration has many significant programs, the Build, Build, Build that amplifies inter-connectivity is one,” he said.

“The campaign against drugs, corruption and criminality has also transformed our country into a golden age of good governance,” Rama noted.

In a statement, Go expressed his gratitude to the local group, saying, “I am humbled and grateful to Partido Barug of Cebu City for supporting my presidential bid.”

“Your support gives me more reason to work harder to ensure our total victory. Only then can we secure the continuity of the Duterte legacy,” he added.

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